My build thread 69 GMC camper special - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mikewarme · 11-25-2010, 07:32 PM

Just putting pictures together here. 5 years of on/off work! It's hard to tell but the holes are still there for emblems trim etc!

I need help! Should I leave it solid color? Or add the two tone white to the roof and center. Believe it or not tis truck was a single color with Upper and Lower moldings from the factory. Since its not a Sierra im thinking I should go stock and leave it as is, but the 2 tone looks so good on these!

Cisco714 · 11-25-2010, 07:47 PM

Looking good. I use to deliver parts to a shop that looks a lot like the one I see in the background.

mikewarme · 11-25-2010, 08:11 PM

Here are some pics along the way. I stripped the front end and painted with POR15 the frame rails.

Everything else was Powder coated Gloss black.
Crossmember and control arms
All Engine brackets
Core support and inner fender wells
Headlight buckets

I installed New ball joints for a 72 3/4 with disc brakes and just got a set of spindles from a 74 3/4 since they were the same from like 71-79 I believe?

Installed new Centric premium grade rotors and Centric premium Calipers

New booster and master cyclinder assembly from ClaSSIC PERFORMANCE.

I used the conversion brake line kit that everyone sells

mikewarme · 11-25-2010, 10:33 PM

the bed getting ready for a guide coat and block sand

**special-K** · 11-25-2010, 11:02 PM

Looking good so far.Progress is good.BTW,they are Custom Campers,not Camper Specials...a common mistake

VA72C10 · 11-25-2010, 11:14 PM

Looks great!!!

**70cst** · 11-25-2010, 11:20 PM

Looks good to me.

mikewarme · 11-26-2010, 12:51 AM

More pics. We got the inside of the bed 98% dent free. The dents in the floor are hard to fix! My truck has very, very little Bondo! All dents were hammered out as close as possible.

VA72C10 · 11-26-2010, 01:01 AM

nice work on the bed floor!!!

mikewarme · 11-27-2010, 12:40 PM

Cowl pic

VA72C10 · 11-27-2010, 02:22 PM

looks great in the sun!

swamp rat · 11-27-2010, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikewarme

Just putting pictures together here. 5 years of on/off work! It's hard to tell but the holes are still there for emblems trim etc!

I need help! Should I leave it solid color? Or add the two tone white to the roof and center. Believe it or not tis truck was a single color with Upper and Lower moldings from the factory. Since its not a Sierra im thinking I should go stock and leave it as is, but the 2 tone looks so good on these!

Well, i think it would look good ether way, but i personally don't think the tailgate will look right untill you add the white to the lowered part around the letters of the tailgate, maybe do that part first then decide?

mikewarme · 11-27-2010, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Well, i think it would look good ether way, but i personally don't think the tailgate will look right untill you add the white to the lowered part around the letters of the tailgate, maybe do that part first then decide?

Well seems like the 69's had argent wheels with argent paint on the tailgate. Im gonna paint my wheels argent and see how it looks against the truck. If it looks good than i'll continue!

swamp rat · 11-27-2010, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikewarme

Well seems like the 69's had argent wheels with argent paint on the tailgate. Im gonna paint my wheels argent and see how it looks against the truck. If it looks good than i'll continue!

Don't know what color Argent is but maybe it would also look good on the tailgare area too?

mikewarme · 11-27-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Don't know what color Argent is but maybe it would also look good on the tailgare area too?

Argent is like silver but more flat looking. I will paint it on gate once I see the wheels look good up against the truck.
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mikewarme · 12-10-2010, 11:36 PM

Looking for factory 3/4 shiny wheel caps guys must be better than average condition. Also anybody know how or anybody done the task of adding an MP3 jack to the stock am radios? I have a new NOS radio im entertaining to use since looks but be most original.

MistaGavin · 12-11-2010, 06:11 AM

Just curious...What is defined as a "Custom Camper"?

**special-K** · 12-11-2010, 09:01 AM

There are people in the business of converting original radios into modern spec systems.No names come to mind,but I have info somewhere.I don't know enough to attempt any modifications myself.The guy I want to use gives you back an original looking radio with 180w,am/fm,and provisions for cd/xm/mp3.I figure I'll just use the am and use the preset buttons for 5 fm stations,since the dial will only read am.

The hub caps seem harder to find than the Chevys.The stainless ones can be restored,another thing I'd leave for a professional.I'd love to say I have the skills,but don't have the tools & equipment to even try.

Custom Camper was an optional equipment package that included HD springs & shocks and,IIRC,HD radiator and a front sway bar.GM also offered a Custom Camper nameplate,camper/towing mirrors,a camper wiring harness,and other features to equip to enhance a truck's camper hauling capabilities.

myoldchevytruck · 12-11-2010, 09:15 AM

Progress looks great. Keep the pictyres coming

dan76 · 12-11-2010, 05:08 PM

Good looking truck.......Who is the distributor for your disc brake system (centric)? Any forum members?

MrBeast · 12-12-2010, 10:30 AM

Man nice work so far, im subscribed.

mikewarme · 01-03-2011, 11:45 AM

Here is a progress Pic. My moldings showed up partially damaged so I could not finish =(. With the little time I have, I feel I am making progress.

Mike

swamp rat · 01-03-2011, 01:19 PM

Progress! Looks real nice,

mikewarme · 06-19-2011, 10:06 AM

Here she is today

yuccales · 06-23-2011, 03:02 PM

Great looking truck!

11-25-2010, 07:32 PM	#1
mikewarme Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Burbank,California Posts: 285	My build thread 69 GMC camper special Just putting pictures together here. 5 years of on/off work! It's hard to tell but the holes are still there for emblems trim etc! I need help! Should I leave it solid color? Or add the two tone white to the roof and center. Believe it or not tis truck was a single color with Upper and Lower moldings from the factory. Since its not a Sierra im thinking I should go stock and leave it as is, but the 2 tone looks so good on these! Attached Images Last edited by mikewarme; 11-26-2010 at 12:39 AM.

11-25-2010, 07:47 PM	#2
Cisco714 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Anacrime Ca. Posts: 86	Re: My build thread 69 GMC camper special Looking good. I use to deliver parts to a shop that looks a lot like the one I see in the background.

11-25-2010, 08:11 PM	#3
mikewarme Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Burbank,California Posts: 285	Re: My build thread 69 GMC camper special Here are some pics along the way. I stripped the front end and painted with POR15 the frame rails. Everything else was Powder coated Gloss black. Crossmember and control arms All Engine brackets Core support and inner fender wells Headlight buckets I installed New ball joints for a 72 3/4 with disc brakes and just got a set of spindles from a 74 3/4 since they were the same from like 71-79 I believe? Installed new Centric premium grade rotors and Centric premium Calipers New booster and master cyclinder assembly from ClaSSIC PERFORMANCE. I used the conversion brake line kit that everyone sells Attached Images

11-25-2010, 10:33 PM	#4
mikewarme Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Burbank,California Posts: 285	Re: My build thread 69 GMC camper special the bed getting ready for a guide coat and block sand Attached Images Last edited by mikewarme; 11-26-2010 at 12:46 AM.

11-25-2010, 11:02 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: My build thread 69 GMC camper special Looking good so far.Progress is good.BTW,they are Custom Campers,not Camper Specials...a common mistake __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-25-2010, 11:14 PM	#6
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11-25-2010, 11:20 PM	#7
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11-26-2010, 12:51 AM	#8
mikewarme Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Burbank,California Posts: 285	Re: My build thread 69 GMC camper special More pics. We got the inside of the bed 98% dent free. The dents in the floor are hard to fix! My truck has very, very little Bondo! All dents were hammered out as close as possible. Attached Images Last edited by mikewarme; 11-26-2010 at 12:53 AM.

11-26-2010, 01:01 AM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: My build thread 69 GMC camper special nice work on the bed floor!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-27-2010, 12:40 PM	#10
mikewarme Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Burbank,California Posts: 285	Re: My build thread 69 GMC camper special Cowl pic Attached Images

11-27-2010, 02:22 PM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: My build thread 69 GMC camper special looks great in the sun! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-10-2010, 11:36 PM	#16
mikewarme Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Burbank,California Posts: 285	Re: My build thread 69 GMC camper special Looking for factory 3/4 shiny wheel caps guys must be better than average condition. Also anybody know how or anybody done the task of adding an MP3 jack to the stock am radios? I have a new NOS radio im entertaining to use since looks but be most original.

12-11-2010, 06:11 AM	#17
MistaGavin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 126	Re: My build thread 69 GMC camper special Just curious...What is defined as a "Custom Camper"?

12-11-2010, 09:01 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: My build thread 69 GMC camper special There are people in the business of converting original radios into modern spec systems.No names come to mind,but I have info somewhere.I don't know enough to attempt any modifications myself.The guy I want to use gives you back an original looking radio with 180w,am/fm,and provisions for cd/xm/mp3.I figure I'll just use the am and use the preset buttons for 5 fm stations,since the dial will only read am. The hub caps seem harder to find than the Chevys.The stainless ones can be restored,another thing I'd leave for a professional.I'd love to say I have the skills,but don't have the tools & equipment to even try. Custom Camper was an optional equipment package that included HD springs & shocks and,IIRC,HD radiator and a front sway bar.GM also offered a Custom Camper nameplate,camper/towing mirrors,a camper wiring harness,and other features to equip to enhance a truck's camper hauling capabilities. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 12-11-2010 at 09:10 AM.

12-11-2010, 09:15 AM	#19
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12-11-2010, 05:08 PM	#20
dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: My build thread 69 GMC camper special Good looking truck.......Who is the distributor for your disc brake system (centric)? Any forum members?

12-12-2010, 10:30 AM	#21
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01-03-2011, 11:45 AM	#22
mikewarme Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Burbank,California Posts: 285	Re: My build thread 69 GMC camper special Here is a progress Pic. My moldings showed up partially damaged so I could not finish =(. With the little time I have, I feel I am making progress. Mike Attached Images

01-03-2011, 01:19 PM	#23
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: My build thread 69 GMC camper special Progress! Looks real nice, __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

06-19-2011, 10:06 AM	#24
mikewarme Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Burbank,California Posts: 285	Re: My build thread 69 GMC camper special Here she is today Attached Images

06-23-2011, 03:02 PM	#25
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,771	Re: My build thread 69 GMC camper special Great looking truck!

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